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 |  | Cardboard Carrier: Less Than $10 |  | Duffel Bag-Style Carrier: $18-$115 |  | Large or Deluxe Carrier: $80-$200 |
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Pet carriers are made of cloth, hard plastic or even cardboard and are designed to keep a dog, cat, rodent or bird comfortable, safe and calm while traveling.
Typical costs: |
- Pet travel carriers range in price from less than $10 to as much as $200.
- The cheapest pet travel carrier is made of durable cardboard and cost under $10. Chain pet stores like PetSmart[1] and Petco[2] sell cardboard carriers for less than $10.
- Soft-sided, duffel bag-style carriers cost $18-$115. Sherpa's Pet Trading Company has products costing $58-$120 at most pet stores.
- Carriers for medium sized dogs, or dogs that weigh between 40 and 65 pounds, cost $70-$120. Kennel-Aire makes the Remington and Travel-Aire hard plastic carriers for medium and large sized dogs. They typically cost $84-$130.
- Large carriers, for large dog breeds, range from $80 to $150.
- Deluxe travel carriers, with wheels and other features, cost about $200. For example, the Komfort Pets Climate-Controlled Pet Carrier, for pets under 15 pounds, costs about $200 depending on its size.
Related articles: Pet Air Travel, Shipping a Pet, Cat Food, Dog Food
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What should be included: |
- Cardboard carriers are best for short car trips, such as to the veterinarian.
- Soft-sided carriers are built for cats and dogs up to 25 pounds.
- Many carriers for small dogs and cats have convenient features, like wheels, or convert into backpacks, car seats or beds. Pet Gear Inc.'s[3] I-Go Weekender, built for pets up to 20 pounds, costs $120.
- Many pet carriers include padding, bedding or water and food cups.
Additional costs: |
- Water and food cups built for carrier use typically cost $3-$12. Some, like Lixit Corporation's Waterboy Travel Bowl[4] boast leak-proof designs.
- An airline flight kit that includes food and water cups, a disposable floor liner, "Live Animal" stickers and pet I.D. labels costs about $5.
Shopping for a pet carrier: |
- Consider what airlines might require before traveling with the pet might include before selecting a carrier. Airlines have strict pet travel regulations[5] . Pets with a ticket that will travel in the plane's cargo section must have an airline-approved carrier, so look for this label.
- The World Travel Guide[6] offers tips for traveling with cats. DogFriendly.com[7] has a list of travel tips for dog owners.
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External Resources: |
- www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3957455
- www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?familyid=102267&Ntt=cardboard%20carrier&OneResultR...
- www.petgearinc.com/product_info.asp?id=92
- www.petstore.com/lixit-corporation-waterboy-travel-bowl
- www.pettravel.com/airline_rules.cfm
- www.worldtravelguide.com/travel-essentials/pet-travel-carriers.html
- www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/info/tips/plan.shtml
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